The development of the bow, the violin and its fittings -- The posture of the player -- Holding the violin -- Holding the bow; the fundamental bow stroke -- Fundamental left-hand technique -- Timbre and tone production -- Double and multiple stopping -- Bow strokes and their execution -- Special effects -- Pitch, tuning and intonation -- General remarks on expression, performance and style -- Phrasing and accentuation -- Specific ornamentation (agrements du chant) -- Improvisation.